Seek more market operators, academia collaboration By Peter Egwuatu Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and Founder of Afe Babalola University, Afe Babalola, have commended the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, CIS for its maiden International Academic Conference, describing it as a strategic platform for collaboration between capital market stakeholders and academia to strengthen Africa’s financial markets […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Stakeholders in the labour sector yesterday raised the alarm that global conflicts and emerging international crises have become major threats to jobs, wages, labour stability and economic growth. At a one-day collaborative dialogue on “Rising Global Conflicts, Severe Economic Shocks: Impact on Decent Work Agenda; Labour and Civil Society Response,” stakeholders, including […]

Trust deficits remain the biggest barrier to diaspora investment in Nigerian real estate, industry leaders said during a virtual summit on May 16, 2026, aimed at mapping strategies for building multi-million dollar property portfolios in Nigeria and the United States. The Zoom summit, _“Building Multi-Million Dollars Real Estate Portfolio in Nigeria and the U.S.,”_ drew […]

The Lagos State Government says it maintained a stable and sustainable debt profile in 2025 while generating a record N2.6 trillion in revenue, representing a 16 per cent increase from the N2.3 trillion recorded in 2024. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr Abayomi Oluyomi, disclosed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing commemorating the seventh year […]

Nigerian saxophonist and music minister, Adekeye Gbemileke Samuel, popularly known as G-Effect, has announced plans to attempt the Guinness World Record for the Longest Marathon Playing the Saxophone in a bid to inspire young talents and place Nigerian instrumental music on the global stage. Speaking about the challenge, G-Effect described the attempt as more than […]

By Babafemi Ojudu, CON In recent days, I have found myself reflecting deeply on the nature and evolution of political parties in Nigeria. It is that familiar season again—the time when political figures jump ship, abandoning long-standing affiliations and embracing new platforms, often alongside erstwhile rivals. Watching this churn, one cannot help but wonder: Do we […]

…… Pledges continuity of progressive leadership By Ndahi Marama, Damaturu The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali, mni, has officially received his Certificate of Return following his emergence as the party’s flag bearer for the 2027 governorship election. The certificate was presented on Friday after the […]

— Says he won all wards in Owo constituency 2 By Dayo Johnson Akure Hon. Adeola Taoheed Musa, an All Progressive Congress aspirant for Owo Constituency 2 in the Ondo State House of Assembly, has rejected the outcome of the party’s primary election that declared Funke Aruna winner, insisting he won across all wards. In […]

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin Kwara state Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Prince Sunday Fagbemi has urged members of the public to ignore the result of Kwara South senatorial district primary, trending in an Online platform. Fagbemi speaking in an interview with journalists in ilorin on Friday noted that no results of National […]

By Babajide Komolafe Tatum Bank has intensified moves to establish strategic partnerships with the Lagos State Government as part of efforts to support economic growth, financial inclusion and infrastructure development in the state. This followed a courtesy visit by the Board and Management of the bank to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the […]